Refugees situation in Macedonia [closed]

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Does Macedonia accept refugees?

North Macedonia is the third country in the Western Balkans, along with Albania and Kosovo, to have approved a request by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to admit Afghan refugees.

How many refugees does Macedonia have?

Macedonia was established in 1993 and has been working closely with the government for the protection of persons under its mandate. Arrivals: The total estimated number of arrivals in mixed movement up to the end 2020 is 41,257; 211 asylum claims were submitted in 2020 and 2 persons were granted subsidiary protection.

Is there a refugee crisis right now?

Over 25% of the total global refugee population are part of the global diaspora in the wake of the 10-year Syrian crisis. As of 2021, 6.7 million Syrians have sought refuge, primarily in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey (which is currently the largest host community for refugees).

Are refugees still arriving in Greece?

The number of refugees and migrants residing on the Greek islands has also decreased and has dropped from around 17,000 in December 2020 to some 3,500 in December 2021. The Greek government in 2021 also launched an initiative to take most of the migrants living on the islands to the Greek mainland.

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Desperate situation for refugees as Macedonia closes border: RNZ Checkpoint

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